Goldwater and ALA - Gilbert North squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Goldwater had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles on the road and fell 49-21. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 79th, while the Eagles are ranked 19th).
Goldwater's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cale Drank, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Kody Thorley was a one-man wrecking crew for ALA - Gilbert North as he rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Thorley has posted since back in September.
Goldwater's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Goldwater does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Campo Verde will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something ALA - Gilbert North surely won't give up without a fight.
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